Selective Rangers memories get Celtic punters up in arms as one Hotline caller told he's talking mince

Rangers fans have branded Brendan Rodgers a Parkhead puppet on the Hotline this week.

But Hoops punters have hit back and are convinced the Celtic boss will have their side on strings this coming season. Bud Hay, Dumfries, said: “Allan Flett calling Brendan Rogers a puppet on a string. He won seven trophies out of seven with the champions. The numpty in charge of the other mob has signed Dessers, who has scored about 10 goals in three seasons. He will not score 20 in the Premiership while Kyogo will grab 30 plus.”

George McCallum, Falkirk, said: “Celtic need a good signing soon and the ideal one would be the Fabien Rieder. The Swiss midfielder would be the Rieder in the Storm. Mind you, there is not even a storm in a tea-cup at Celtic, we are up to speed and doing things in an orderly manner not all haphazard like others.”

Michael Beale has been a busy man at Rangers and Bill Park, Bathgate, said: “It’s a good bit of business bringing Balogun back to Ibrox. He shouldn't have been released by the previous manager. Balogun is a good defender, and will be a good influence on Cyriel Dessers, who he knows from their international team.”

But Dougie Lawrence, Findhorn, didn’t sound as convinced as he said: “So now that Balogun is coming to the rescue why doesn't Beale push the boat out and get a hold of Jon Flanagan? It makes sense.”

The pre-season phoney war is in full swing with Old Firm rivals clashing. Alfie Mullin, London, said: “Little Lance is taking mince again. I can't wait to see egg all over his face next season, after bumming up Celtic and downplaying Rangers chances.

Arrin Geddes, Irvine, said: “Another funny wee anecdote from caller Gary Stevenson regarding Lincoln Red Imps. If I remember right Celtic won